Obituaries

Jan 19, 2017

Jean Carolyn Wright, born in Bolivar, Missouri June 26, 1934 to Rev. W. L. and Ava Murdaugh, passed away January 19, 2017 after a three year struggle with health issues resulting from a fall which inflicted brain injuries. With indefatigable determination characteristic of her life, she regained her ability to speak, write and walk. While on her way to recovery,...

Jan 19, 2017

Margret Garner, 80, of Little Rock, Arkansas was born April 28, 1936 in Gelnhausen, Germany to Fritz and Paula (Eller) Emde, and she passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017. She enjoyed life and was happy and content wherever she was. Her interests included reading the daily newspaper, fishing, roses and farming. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her...

Jan 19, 2017

Virgal Caruthers age 90 of Alpine, AR died Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born December 25, 1926 in Clark County the son of Charlie and Missouri Thomason Caruthers. He was a retired truck driver and construction worker. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII having served as a Military Policeman in Okinawa, Japan. He was preceded in death...

Jan 19, 2017

Francille Turbyfill, 85, of North Little Rock, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 19, 2017. She was born May 30, 1931 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late J. Frank Edwards and Lucille Skipper. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Tommy G. Turbyfill, sister, Jean Warren, sons, James Thomas Turbyfill and...

Jan 19, 2017

Leslie Earl Haley, 58, of North Little Rock, passed away January 19, 2017. A graduate of Little Rock Central High, he was a dedicated employee who worked tirelessly for the Little Rock and North Little Rock school districts, retiring from Woodruff Elementary. Les had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 19, 2017

Harold Charles 78 of Sherwood AR went to his heavenly home Thursday January 19, 2017. He was loved and cherished by his family and friends. Born in 1938 on the side of a mountain in Higdon Arkansas, Harold was the first child of Lucille and Carroll Charles. At the age of 18 he left his family and went into the...

Jan 19, 2017

Barbara S. Martin, 80, of North Little Rock passed away on Thursday, January 19th, 2017. She was born January 2nd, 1937 in Conway, Arkansas to Harley Derrick Sr. and Pearl Prince. She was preceded in death by her parents, best friend and sister Velda Sandberg. Survivors: Brother Harley Derrick Jr.; son Steve Baxter (Susan) of NLR; daughter Sharon Santistevan of...

Jan 19, 2017

  Edgar A. Rogers, age 71 of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Baptist Health Medical Center in Arkadelphia. He was born Oct. 17, 1945 in Sparkman, Arkansas, the son of John P. and Ruby Rogers Riley.  Edgar was a retired truck driver for Clark County Sanitation and was a Baptist by faith.   He...

Jan 19, 2017

Our beloved "Mimi," Charlotte Evelyn Copeland, unexpectedly departed this life Thursday morning, January 19th, 2017. She was born in Little Rock to Max T. and Martha Brown on August 25th, 1929. Mimi grew up on Bishop Street in a more idyllic time, graduating from Little Rock Senior High School (later known as Central High). Mom had fond memories of growing...

Jan 18, 2017

Jan 18, 2017

Nancy G. Banister, 62, of Benton, Arkansas passed away January 18, 2017. She was born October 30, 1954 in Benton, Arkansas to the late William and Lottie Babbitt Ammons. Nancy was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Fairplay Missionary Baptist Church. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She enjoyed spending time with them camping and...

Jan 18, 2017

Rena Lucille Finley, 75, of Benton passed away surrounded by her family on January 18, 2017. Lucille was born October 20, 1941 in Benton, Arkansas to the late William J. and Velma R. (Bearden) Dodson. Lucille retired from Timex. She loved gardening and always enjoyed her flowers and yard, cooking and she also lived for her grandchildren and they were...

Jan 18, 2017

Lisa Ann Crossland, 57, of Little Rock, passed away January 18, 2017 after a brief illness. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, she is survived by her mother, Gloria Housholder Crossland of Little Rock; father, Leroy Crossland (Marie) of Greenbrier; siblings, Al Crossland, Mary Jane Riggan (Tony) and Jamie Crossland (Caren), all of Little Rock; along with nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Jan 18, 2017

Rev. George G. Handy, Sr., 88, of Little Rock, passed away January 18, 2017. He is survived by his children, Delores Handy-Brown (Larry) of Boston, Massachusetts, Vivian Stallings (Carl) and Cassandria Randolph (Levi), both of Little Rock, Joyce Summerville of Boca Raton, Florida, Denise Handy of Little Rock, George Handy, Jr. and Eva Norwood (Columbus), both of Kansas City, Missouri,...

Jan 18, 2017

Mrs. Marcelle Montgomery, daughter of the late Jim and Bessie Williams Hawkins was born on February 9th, 1927 in Perryville (Maumelle Valley), Arkansas. Marcelle and the late Alton Montgomery had a beautiful life together where they instilled Godly values and great faith in Jesus Christ to their family. She quietly departed this life Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 in the comforts...

Jan 17, 2017

Jan 17, 2017

Clara Lou Toombs age 97, of Arkadelphia, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in Arkadelphia. She was born January 22, 1919 to Harry and Maggie Hill Helms. Clara was a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church (Cross View) in Texarkana, Texas. She loved to play the piano and sing.    She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles...

Jan 17, 2017

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Jan 16, 2017

Danny Wayne Calhoun, 62, of Rosston, Arkansas passed away January 16, 2017. He was born October 14, 1954 in Magnolia, Arkansas to the late Hollis Calhoun and the late Nadine Calhoun Danny served in the United States Army, where much of his service was spent in Germany during the Vietnam era. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service...

Jan 16, 2017

Gary K. Middleton, 69, of Little Rock, passed away January 16, 2017. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Geneva Mask Middleton and his sister, Judy Foos, he is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pat Middleton; son, Kent Middleton and wife, Paula of Benton; and grandsons, Austin Middleton of Austin, Texas and Landon Middleton of Benton;...